Melipilla, Administrative center in Melipilla Province, Chile
Melipilla is the administrative center of Melipilla Province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. The city sits at an elevation of around 174 meters and is surrounded by agricultural land that supports the local economy.
José Antonio Manso de Velasco founded the settlement in 1742 as Villa San José de Logroño. It gained city status in 1870 and became a growing administrative and agricultural center.
The name comes from the Mapudungun language, connected to the Picunche people who lived here long ago. Today, this indigenous heritage appears in local traditions and how residents relate to the land.
The city serves as an agricultural hub with extensive production of vegetables, fruits, and dairy products from surrounding farms. Visitors can explore the rural areas around town to see farming activities and understand how agriculture shapes local life.
The city's coat of arms displays a silver bridge and a golden bee, symbols representing industrial development and regional prosperity. These emblems tell a story about craftsmanship and trade activities that historically coexisted alongside farming.
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